Slab & Resist Vases

Instructor: Margaret

In this double-weekend workshop, we’ll be exploring the humble world of handbuilding—using simple slab construction to build a complex and striking vase. While slab building can have a bit of a reputation for being finicky, or prone to cracks, we’ll explore how this basic, yet versatile technique can create a sound framework that supports your unique design from start to finish.

Bridging the worlds of 2D and 3D, your instructor will guide you through planning, building, shaping, refining, and burnishing your vase in Week 1. Along the way, you’ll add “miter corner” to your ceramic vocabulary and “seam reinforcer” as a new line on your pottery resumé!

After bisque firing, your pieces will be ready to decorate for Week 2, where we’ll be delving into simple but highly effective wax resist techniques and preparing your vase for the glaze kiln. This less-traveled approach to surface design introduces foundational methods of pattern and contrast that just might spark your next exciting rabbit hole of ceramic discovery!

• Experience Requirement: None!

• What's included: Materials and tools for use during the workshop

• What you'll be making: 1 slab vase (up to 12" tall) with option to purchase and keep more!

• Schedule: Saturday 10am to 1pm - May 24 (Making) + May 31 (Wax Work & Decorating)

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Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let us know 7 days before your class/workshop begins. We are unable to offer refunds, transfers, or exchanges, within 7 days of the start of a class/workshop for any reason. Any refunds issued are subject to a 5% processing fee.